Another bumper book review
It's been a while, but I've got loads of reviews, thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House. So let me get straight into it. Rachel Weiss's Group Chat by Lauren Appelbaum is an absolute delight! Rachel Weiss’s journey through the chaos of turning thirty is...
NakedCherry Vajacial: The Ultimate Post-Wax Treatment
"Vajacial". I bet you've heard about it, but wasn't sure what it was, and didn't think it's a polite thing to ask about. So I'll tell you. Oh, and you can try it for yourself. Book a NakedCherry vajacial and a Bare Cherry (Hollywood) wax between 12 November 2024 and...
Red Bull Showrun thrills petrolheads and adrenaline junkies in Jo’burg
This article was first published on Recharged. All images, courtesy of Nafisa Akabor. On Sunday, 6 October 2024, the streets of Sandton rang out with the roar of V8 engines and screeching tyres as 25 000 people were entertained by various Red Bull Athletes and...
The World Rally-Raid Championship is Coming to South Africa!
The World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) was launched at the 2022 Dakar Rally, attracting world-leading competitors on two and four wheels. And in 2025, these stars will compete on African soil. The South African Safari, round three of the 2025 World Rally-Raid...
Make it today: gin ice cream

Make it today: gin ice cream

I got a sneak peek of The Ginologist Cook - 100 Delicious Recipes with Gin, and I'm thrilled to share this recipe from the Ginlato Collection with you: Floral Gin and Clotted Cream Ice Cream. Gingredients: 100ml Ginologist Floral 2 jumbo eggs 125g caster sugar 400g...

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The Gin and Tonic Festival is back

The Gin and Tonic Festival is back

On 26 November, the Neighbourgoods Market in Braamfonteing will host the return of the Gin and Tonic Festival to Jo'burg. This year, more than 20 local and international gin brands will help festival-goers get in the spirit(s), along with live music, DJs, and the...

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Precious citrus: ClemenGold Gin

Precious citrus: ClemenGold Gin

ClemenGold Gin is made from the delicious ClemenGold fruit - a mandarin cultivar grown locally and harvested from mid-June to mid-August. This classic Cape Dry style gin is distilled with nine botanicals, including sundried ClemenGold and orange peels, cinnamon,...

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Bloedlemoen Gin: The Crimson King* of citrus

Bloedlemoen Gin: The Crimson King* of citrus

Bloedlemoen Gin is another local craft gin distilled by the wonderful people at Hope on Hopkins. This citrus, spicy sweet gin includes botanicals juniper, blood orange, angelica root, liquorice root, cassia, nutmeg, cardamom, Grains of Paradise, coriander and...

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Cool as a cucumber: Hendrick’s Gin tipples

Cool as a cucumber: Hendrick’s Gin tipples

Hendrick's Gin and I are very fond of each other. These are courtesy of the recent Hendrick's drop I received.   Hendrick's Cucumber Martini 4 parts Hendrick's Gin 1 part dry vermouth Simply stir with ice and strain into a frozen cocktail glass garnished with a...

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Gift idea: The Gin Box December: Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh

Gift idea: The Gin Box December: Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh

The Gin Box. Of all the subscription boxes, this is one the I think I like best. I have yet to buy one myself, but it's going to happen soon. A South African first, each month, second month, or third month - depending on your subscription - you receive an exclusive...

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Chameleon gin: Trouvaille Blossom and Hops

Chameleon gin: Trouvaille Blossom and Hops

Trouvaille Blossom and Hops gin is unlike any other gin (yes, I know this is true of every gin, but hear me out). I actually had the delightful opportunity to try this at the recent Johannesburg launch of The Gin Box. The thing that truly stood out for me, is the fact...

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Make it today: Gin Cheesecake

Make it today: Gin Cheesecake

This Gin Cheesecake recipe was created by and originally appeared on the Good Housekeeping website. I have not made this yet, but I can see this happening before the end of the year. Ingredients 100 g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease 200 g rich tea...

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